How do I integrate Google Drive API with my application?

Apideck provides a unified File Storage API that makes Google Drive integration simple. Sign up for free, enable Google Drive in your dashboard, and use our Vault component to let your users connect their Google Drive accounts. We handle OAuth authentication, token refresh, and data normalization automatically.

What Google Drive data can I access through Apideck?

Our Google Drive integration supports 4+ data models including files, drives, folders, and upload sessions. You can perform read and write operations through our unified API, working with the same code structure across all file storage platforms.

How does Google Drive authentication work with Apideck?

Apideck's Vault handles Google Drive authentication completely. Your users connect their Google Drive accounts through our secure, white-label UI. We manage OAuth tokens, automatic refresh, and credential storage, so you never have to implement Google Drive's auth flow yourself.

How do I keep my app in sync with Google Drive?

While Google Drive has limited native webhook support, Apideck provides polling-based sync and virtual webhooks to keep your data current. Configure your sync frequency in the dashboard, and we'll handle fetching updates from Google Drive.

Why use Apideck instead of Google Drive's direct API?

Using Apideck's unified API instead of Google Drive's direct API saves significant development time. You get normalized data models, automatic auth handling, and the same integration code works with 200+ other apps. When Google Drive updates their API, we handle the changes so your integration keeps working.

How quickly can I build a Google Drive integration?

Most developers ship a working Google Drive integration within a day using Apideck. Sign up for a free trial (no credit card required), enable Google Drive, and make your first API call within minutes. Our SDKs for Node.js, Python, and other languages make implementation straightforward.

Google Drive File Storage API integration

Build Google Drive File Storage integrations in minutes, not months. One API to sync permissioned file storage data with Google Drive and 4+ other apps.

4+ data models

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Integration Guide

How to integrate Google Drive API in 3 steps

Build a production-ready Google Drive File Storage API integration in minutes, not months. No OAuth headaches, no maintenance burden.

Step 01

Create your Apideck account

Sign up for free and enable Google Drive in your Apideck dashboard. Configure which file storage data your app needs access to.

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No credit card required

Step 02

Connect Google Drive via Vault

Use our pre-built Vault component to let your users securely connect their Google Drive account. We handle OAuth, token refresh, and credential storage.

White-label auth UI
Automatic token refresh
SOC 2 certified

Step 03

Start syncing file storage data

Make API calls to read and write file storage data from Google Drive. Use the same code to connect 200+ other apps.

Normalized data models
Real-time webhooks
Full CRUD support

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Code Example

Google Drive API integration code

Integrate Google Drive with just a few lines of code. Our unified File Storage API normalizes data across 200+ integrations, so you write once and connect everywhere.

Normalized responses — same data structure for all file storage apps
Official SDKs — Node.js, Python, and more with TypeScript support
Full documentation — interactive API reference with Google Drive-specific examples

View Google Drive API documentation →

import { Apideck } from '@apideck/node'

const apideck = new Apideck({
  apiKey: process.env.APIDECK_API_KEY,
  appId: process.env.APIDECK_APP_ID,
  consumerId: 'user-123'
})

// List files from Google Drive
const { data } = await apideck.file-storage.filesAll({
  serviceId: 'google-drive'
})

console.log(`Found ${data.length} files`)

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Why integrate Google Drive with Apideck?

Build a production-ready Google Drive integration with enterprise-grade reliability

Ship Google Drive integration fast

Go live with Google Drive in days, not months. Our unified File Storage API handles authentication, data normalization, and error handling so your team can focus on building features.

4+ Google Drive data models

Access 4+ data models for Google Drive including common business entities. Read and write data through a single standardized API.

Real-time webhook coverage

Keep your product synchronized with Google Drive using webhooks. Receive push updates for invoices, customers, payments, and more without polling.

API Resources

Push and pull Google Drive data

Use our Unify API to get real-time data from Google Drive

Technical Specifications

Google Drive API integration details

Everything you need to know about integrating Google Drive through our unified File Storage API.

Authentication

OAuth 2.0

Secure token-based authentication

Data Models

4+ resources

Access 4+ normalized data models

Webhooks

Polling supported

Scheduled polling for updates

Security

SOC 2 Type II

Enterprise-grade security certified

Token Management

Automatic refresh

Never worry about expired tokens

API Format

REST + JSON

Standard REST API with JSON responses

Google Drive direct API vs Apideck unified API

Feature	Direct Google Drive API	Apideck Unified API
OAuth implementation	Build from scratch	Handled by Vault
Token refresh	Manual handling	Automatic
Data normalization	Google Drive format only	Normalized across 200+ apps
Error handling	Platform-specific	Unified error codes
Rate limit management	DIY implementation	Built-in throttling
Maintenance	Ongoing updates required	We handle API changes
Additional integrations	Separate work each	Same code, 200+ apps

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Google Drive Integration FAQ

Common questions about integrating Google Drive with your application

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